Mother Tongue Boost: MOE will expand the Mother Tongue Language Elective Programme from 2027, widening access for Chinese, Malay and Tamil students via more junior college and centre-based options, including Tamil at Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre and Malay (Special Programme) at National Junior College. Hybrid Workday Shift: Malaysia’s Hybrid Workday Policy kicks in today, with civil servants working three days in office and two days from home or alternative locations, plus state-specific compulsory attendance days. City Livability Talk: National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat says ASEAN and China should keep strengthening housing and town-planning collaboration, pointing to co-created solutions like the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City. Music & Rules Clash: British trip-hop band Massive Attack has been barred from performing in Singapore after two members unfurled a Palestinian flag and shouted “Free Palestine,” triggering stern warnings and a separate licensing probe. Community & Culture: Singapore PM Wong pledges continued investment in education, housing and infrastructure while urging “gotong royong” community spirit, as Fuchun Community Club reopens. Local Life: Singapore’s Hair for Hope campaign sees more girls shaving their heads for children with cancer, with the 2026 drive running March 4 to Aug 16.